photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world
Even before the doorbell rang, through the side window, I could see someone holding flowers. Our neighbour from across the street, dressed in paint-splattered coveralls was holding a fresh bouquet of peonies. I thanked him profusely, being the demonstrative (silly)… Read more
Impossible. That is what I first told myself when I attempted to learn the 13th, 14th, and 15th bars of a beautiful piece of piano created by Ludovico Einaudi. When a person watches an experienced pianist play his music, it… Read more
Writing letters is really telling little stories of our life. They are little stories we share with whoever is on the receiving end. And what a gift a handwritten letter is for anyone to receive. With all the personal distancing restrictions… Read more
“What would life be without homegrown tomatoes?” There’s never been a better time to enjoy the calm of green spaces. As the Chinese proverb goes, Life begins the day you start a garden. During both World Wars, governments world-wide encouraged people to… Read more
Dear Friend, Today we woke after a night of rain. After enjoying our morning coffee by the fireplace, we began our sparse routine. My husband took Heidi for her long morning walk. I baked Dill Pickle Quick Bread and hubby… Read more
Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest. Heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul. (unknown origin) No matter what is happening in the world, music is always there… Read more
The earthy aroma of homemade bread toasting on a wood stove, wafting its way up through the air vent into our bedroom each morning. That is one of my earliest food memories. “We all have our food memories, some good… Read more
